About the Role
The Kitchen Lead is the operational backbone of Yelluh Meat’s Back-of-House. This role ensures smooth, efficient, and consistent kitchen performance across prep, service, and close. The Kitchen Lead is a working leader, hands-on with food production, safety checks, and quality control, while also managing team rhythm, equipment care, and communication with leadership.
Responsibilities
Operational Excellence
Oversee daily prep, cooking, and service line performance.
Maintain recipe accuracy, portion control, and presentation standards.
Lead opening and closing kitchen procedures, ensuring full checklist compliance.
Team Leadership & Training
Train and guide cooks, ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards.
Lead pre-shift briefs and post-service debriefs.
Foster a clean, efficient, and respectful kitchen culture.
Inventory & Cost Control
Manage weekly inventory counts, waste logs, and storage systems.
Work with Directors to maintain food cost targets and reduce spoilage.
Communicate supply needs and track deliveries.
Safety & Compliance
Enforce all food safety, temperature, and sanitation standards.
Maintain accurate HACCP and temperature logs daily.
Support equipment upkeep and maintenance schedules.
Results
Line checks completed before every service.
Waste ≤ 2%; Food cost within budgeted variance.
Ticket time ≤ 10 minutes during peak service.
100% compliance on food safety logs and kitchen checklists.
Positive leadership feedback from team and FOH coordination.
Requirements
Experienced in fast-paced kitchens (3+ years).
A natural leader with strong follow-through.
Organized, dependable, and detail-driven.
You take pride in both the product and the people behind it.
Benefits
Competitive base salary + performance bonus
Staff meals and kitchen tastings
Training and coaching from international restaurant systems professionals
Team discounts on catering or private bookings
Growth path to Kitchen Manager and beyond.
A culture built on excellence, respect, and flavour.
Yelluh Meat Core Values
Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to having a great business.
Self-Manage and Self-Motivate
Bring your best without being asked. We take ownership of our roles and hold high expectations of one another. We each hold ourselves accountable to the standards. We bring our A-game every time, without being asked.
Attention to Detail
Sweat the small stuff before it becomes a big deal. We keep a clean restaurant, follow the systems, avoid shortcuts, and make sure everything is in its place. We believe in noticing and addressing small issues before they worsen.
High-Performance Team
Tell the truth, chase results, and help each other improve. We are results-driven, regularly sharing feedback that tells the truth rather than protecting feelings. We assess ourselves consistently and take action to improve, benefiting the team. We all want to win, and we show our commitment to business goals through daily decisions and performance.
One-Size-Fits-One Hospitality
Make every guest feel seen, respected, and remembered. We don’t judge; everyone who comes to us is greeted with warmth and treated with respect. We remember names and make people feel at home. We pay attention and intentionally work to create memorable experiences that convert strangers into raving fans.